Fourth Trimester Voices

Black Mothers Deserve Better


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Black mothers are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women—but what’s rarely talked about is that more than 50% of these deaths happen AFTER birth.

In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, we’re diving deep into:
🔹 Why Black women’s pain and concerns are ignored—the history behind it
🔹 The Medicaid and insurance gaps that leave moms without care
🔹 The real barriers keeping Black mothers from getting the support they need
🔹 And most importantly—what we can do about it

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Fourth Trimester VoicesBy Dr. Chowa